Elixir

Do you have a ‘pep-up’ of choice when needing a dose of euphoria, or before a night out? I’m sure lots of substances come to mind, but did chocolate feature on your list? A new trend, coming out
of Europe, is using cacao, the base ingredient in chocolate, as a pep-up. Entire dance parties are now reportedly fuelled on cacao.

Thanks to Puremelt Chocolate, Mullumbimby’s Chocolate Lounge, it’s available for you to try! Sarah’s Elixir Shots are simply delicious! Served looking like a generous shot of espresso coffee, the
base of the drink is Sarah’s house-made cacao syrup blended with a host of spices: cardamon, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, black pepper, oil of orange and coconut nectar. ‘We add the nectar as it is
simply too bitter without it,’ says Sarah. Only a small amount is used and there is no way the shot would be described as sweet.

“The way I describe it is warming, both temperature- and taste-wise”.

The shot is served warm and the spices create a flavourful hit followed by lingering warmth. The cardamom, cinnamon and orange are the dominant notes. Optional
extras are cayenne (for those who like additional warmth), and coconut milk (served on the side, it's the best way we know to get the last drops of elixir out of the
glass).

A cacao elixir shot is perfect as a simple winter warmer, for a pep-up before a night out, or simply if you want to try a European trend without the airfare.

Feel energized and uplifted as the cacao molecules go to work assisting your body in releasing endorphins and serotonin in the most healthy way.